IL11 Gene Summary [Human]

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the gp130 family of cytokines. These cytokines drive the assembly of multisubunit receptor complexes, all of which contain at least one molecule of the transmembrane signaling receptor IL6ST (gp130). This cytokine is shown to stimulate the T-cell-dependent development of immunoglobulin-producing B cells. It is also found to support the proliferation of hematopoietic stem cells and megakaryocyte progenitor cells. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jun 2012]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
IL11
Official Name
interleukin 11 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:5966]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000095752
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 3589 Ensembl: ENSG00000095752
Aliases interleukin 11, adipogenesis inhibitory factor, oprelvekin
Synonyms AGIF, interleukin 11, LOC100503163
Species
Human, Homo sapiens
OrthologiesMouseRat

Protein Domains

A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains in human IL11 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • receptor binding domain
  • interleukin-11 receptor binding
  • protein binding
  • cytokine
  • Interleukin 11
  • growth factor

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • neoplasia
  • osteoarthritis
  • diarrhea
  • epithelial cancer
  • liver cancer
  • liver neoplasia
  • digestive system cancer
  • abdominal cancer
  • cancer
  • epithelial neoplasia
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • colony formation
  • invasion by
  • accumulation
  • expression in
  • phosphorylation in
  • binding in
  • growth
  • migration
  • proliferation
  • activation in

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Extracellular Space
  • Cytoplasm
  • cell surface
  • Plasma Membrane

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human IL11 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • cell proliferation
  • interleukin-11-mediated signaling pathway
  • B cell differentiation
  • positive regulation of cell proliferation
  • fat cell differentiation
  • positive regulation of MAPK cascade
  • positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • negative regulation of hormone secretion
  • megakaryocyte differentiation
  • negative regulation of endothelial cell apoptotic process
  • positive regulation of peptidyl-tyrosine phosphorylation
  • positive regulation of peptidyl-serine phosphorylation

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • extracellular space
  • cytoplasm
  • extracellular region

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • growth factor activity
  • protein binding
  • interleukin-11 receptor binding
  • cytokine activity

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